Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1996 Diamondback Wildwood · 1998 Diamondback Wildwood
| Specification | 1996 Diamondback Wildwood | 1998 Diamondback Wildwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1996 | 1998 |
| Brand | Diamondback | Diamondback |
| Model | Wildwood | Wildwood |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 59816 | 76518 |
| Original MSRP | $279.00 | $280.00 |
| Colors | Bokhara plum, firestorm, scarab green | Cherry, silver |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 20" | 12", 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18" |
| Weight | — | 31.4 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Hi-tensile steel | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Diamondback | Diamondback |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Altus C90 | Mountain Mix |
| Shifters | Grip Shift Quickshift | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull | Shimano Altus top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus |
| Crankset | SR alloy, 28/38/54 teeth | Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Victor VPBC-50P, 113 mm spindle | YST BB 968, 116mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-883 | Wellgo LU-978 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Chang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers | Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi LP 20 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H67 | 1" YST steel |
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung MTB 110 | Diamondback steel |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included | Not included |
| Stem | Lee Chi | Diamondback steel |
| Saddle | Avenir Comfort Plus | Avenir Comfort Plus II |
| Seatpost | Steel, 25.8 mm diameter | Avenir aluminum micro-adjust, 29.2mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | — | Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R |
| Rims | FL-219 alloy, 36-hole | Alex VP-20F, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge | Orient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-796 | 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-831 |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1996 Diamondback Wildwood | 1998 Diamondback Wildwood |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 70° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm | 1049 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.